Orions New Dual Turntable Stretch Wrappers Boost Productivity

Orion Packaging Systems introduced its new dual turntable stretch wrappers, the Flex HPD Dual (High Profile Deluxe) and Flex LPD Dual (Low Profile Deluxe). The efficient Flex Dual Series increases production of unitized, secure pallet loads by allowing a single operator to simultaneously wrap a load while staging or removing a second one. Customers can increase throughput of completed pallet loads up to 50%. The new Flex models deliver enhanced performance... 

Manitowoc launches new GT truck crane series

Manitowoc recently unveiled three new GT series of truck cranes. The truck crane range will initially offer three models, ranging in capacities from 10t to 25 t. The cranes are: the GT-10, with a 10 t capacity; the GT-18, with an 18 t capacity; and the GT-25, with a 25 t capacity. The cranes are the first new models from the Manitowoc factory in Tai’an, China. Manitowoc created a joint venture, known as Manitowoc Dongyue, with Tai’an Dongyue Heavy... 

Nexxus Lighting Announces Launch and First Sales of Its Array™ Lighting Brand LED Light Bulbs

Nexxus Lighting, Inc. announced that it has begun production and sale of its new Array™ Lighting brand of LED lamps. The new Array™ Lighting Par 30, Par 16 and G4 LED are the first bulbs to begin production and offer direct replacement for conventional incandescent, halogen and CFL Par/R light bulbs and T3 bi-pin bulbs. The Array Lighting LED lamps feature its patent pending, Selective Heat Sink (SHS) technology to achieve the highest efficacy... 

Hitachi Introduces More Micro Lithium Ion Tools to the Series

Hitachi Power Tools introduced several new tools and combo kits to the Micro Series lineup; the CR10DL micro reciprocating saw, the WH10DCL micro right angle impact driver, the UB10DL micro flashlight, the KC10DAL 3-Piece Combo Kit (includes DB10DL – micro driver drill, WH10DL micro impact driver, UB10DL micro flashlight) and the KC10DBL 3-piece Combo Kit (includes DB10DL – micro driver drill, the CR10DL micro reciprocating saw, UB10DL... 

JOHN DEERE UPGRADES POWERFUL 710J BACKHOE WITH NEW TIER 3 ENGINE

John Deere has added a new PowerTech E™ 6068 Tier 3 engine to its 710J Backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. “Deere’s got the most powerful backhoe available at this size level, so contractors can step up to Tier 3 engines without sacrificing power, durability or lugging power, ” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Division. The 710J still provides the greatest dig... 

Caterpillar Introduces C175-16 Diesel Generator Set

Caterpillar Inc. announces the introduction of the C175-16 diesel package generator set for standby, prime and continuous applications. The generator set is available worldwide in 60 Hz packages with ratings up to 3.1 MW and 50 Hz packages with ratings up to 3.1 MVA. The Cat® C175-16 generator set package was designed to offer a larger unit rating, higher power density, lower emissions and reduced installation costs. Meeting U.S. EPA Tier 2 requirements,... 

A New Approach to Energy and Resource Monitoring and Conservation

Advanced Telemetry, LLC, a company committed to empowering resource conservation, has recently introduced EcoViewTM, a proprietary, real-time energy and resource monitoring and control system for the residential customer. With the touch of a button or the click of a mouse, users can see up-to-the-minute reports on their energy and water consumption and take action to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costly utility bills. Controlled through a... 

Volvo L45F and L50F wheel loaders offer twin peaks – Performance and Productivity

Two new mid-sized wheel loaders are the latest additions to Volvo Construction Equipment’s F-Series line up. The Volvo L45F and L50F delivers peak performance for increased productivity – and profitability. The latest additions to Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE)’s ever expanding F-Series range of wheel loaders is the L45F and L50F machines. Fitting into the mid sized class of machines, both wheel loaders are made for performance, with... 

TZ Series Insulated Curtain Walls

Zoneworks(TM) introduces the TZ Series of Insulated Curtain Walls, a highly flexible and adaptable system that allows users to quickly and easily partition large interior spaces where temperature and energy savings are essential. Zoneworks’ TZ insulated curtain walls – the first and only flexible system to provide more than 25°F (14°C) of separation – eliminate the need to construct rigid, permanent insulated walls, producing significant... 

DIVA Interior Glass Partitions

DIVA, from Nordwall, is a movable partition wall system with daylighting and sound-control benefits that uses 48- or 60-inch by up to 20-feet glazed or solid panels, deployed vertically or horizontally. With single- or double-pane, ¼-inch tempered glass options, a sound transmission class (STC) of 40 is achieved—a typical fiberglass-insulated wall has an STC of approximately 39. Manual or remote-controlled venetian blinds located within the glass...